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[kd4pbs]

That just had the default over drive engaged on the 4+3 no? The ZF6 had the skip shift I thought

Yes - you're right! That was the other C4 I owned. I forgot it was the '89 that was the skip-shift. Damn, I'm getting old when I forget minor details like that!

 

[metalchewy]

I got a 6 speed and it does get a bit indecisive in the twisty hills , I just paddle it down to 4th ( or whatev ) and unless the revs get to high (red line ) or low it stays there ............until I go back to D ........even if that takes untill the passenger seat unwanted information/ complaint /opinion thing reminds me

Sounds like a 6 speed auto if you have paddles. Do you have a clutch pedal?

The way skip shift works, I You're rolling into a light and downshift to first with the clutch in, if the light changes and you want to put it into second because you are rolling faster than first warrants, it locks you out of second and you can only shift to fourth gear.

 

[Jeff J]

If I were to buy a new diesel truck, the DEF system would disappear the same day the factory warranty expired.

 

[Pmt133]

Yes - you're right! That was the other C4 I owned. I forgot it was the '89 that was the skip-shift. Damn, I'm getting old when I forget minor details like that!

Lol. All good. I have an 84 4+3 which is why I was curious. I know those changed every MY but was unaware of the skip shift. (Explains why!)

If I were to buy a new diesel truck, the DEF system would disappear the same day the factory warranty expired.

I'd wait through the emissions warranty.

 

[alldodge]

If I were to buy a new diesel truck, the DEF system would disappear the same day the factory warranty expired.

I deleted my 2008 but
"Currently" there are laws on the books which would keep you from ever selling it to anyone other than person to person, unless your willing to take the chance in court

 

[Jeff J]

The last I heard it was a $10,000 fine for a shop that was caught removing a DEF system. Might be kind of hard finding one to do it. I own a saws-all and a welder but the computer must be dealt with too.

Person to person sell nets more money anyway. Having the DEF system deleted would increase the value for such a sale. Just have to be willing to wait for a buyer.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I think newer 6 speed transmissions are very good.

Cough....cough....cough

Mine was rebuilt 3 times by GM. Google JMBX torque converter failures on the 6L80e/6L90e. You will find thousands of stories about failures

The torque converter failed, filling the transmission with glitter fairy dust

You can't remove 33% of a torque converter material, not do enough testing and not have issues associated with hydraulic deformation

The 8 speed that followed was worse and included a class action suit. The newer 10 speed is better, but is having issues and multiple TSB/recalls

The 4L60/4L60e was a much better transmission

 

[cyclops222]

A modern hydraulic transmission can do it all. And does it in the largest trucks.
Gear shifters are always unhappy. WAAAA WAAA Want more gear ratios. I will not stop complaining.